Mission Statement:
Our research and extension program aims to develop integrated management strategies for current and emerging potato and sugar beet diseases. Current investigations of pathogen biology, ecology, and disease epidemiology help us develop tools, including predictive models and remote sensing technologies, for use in effective and economical disease management.
News
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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 17, 2024
Published on July 17, 2024
After lots of rain in many areas last week, the weather for the next week will be ideal for plants and people. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 10, 2024
Published on July 10, 2024
Disease pressure is ramping up and more “diseasey” weather is ahead of us this week. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 26, 2024
Published on June 26, 2024
Vegetables abound as harvest begins to hit its stride this season. Rains are bringing increased disease pressure. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 19, 2024
Published on June 19, 2024
The heat wave is accelerating crop growth and pest activity. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 12, 2024
Published on June 12, 2024
Vegetable crops and pests are progressing.